Stem Cells and PAH: Cause or Cure?

June 26, 2010

There has been considerable interest in stem cells as a potential novel therapy for PAH, particularly for patients with advanced disease that is not responding to available therapies. Stem cells may hold the promise to repair and regenerate the small arteries in the lung which are damaged or blocked in the disease. However, stem-like cells may also contribute to vascular remodeling and therefore well designed, rigorous clinical testing is required before we can make any determination of their potential role in the treatment of this disease.

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